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James Edgar “Two-Gun” Davis

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James Edgar “Two-Gun” Davis

Birth
Whitewright, Grayson County, Texas, USA
Death
20 Jun 1949 (aged 60)
Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
Burial
Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA Add to Map
Plot
The Great Mausoleum, Gardenia Terrace, Columbarium of Consecration, East (back or facing) Wall Elevation, Niche 18789 (6 rows down from top, 1 column in from right corner)
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Chief of the City of Los Angeles Police Department between 1926–1931 and 1933-1939. A tough-minded, controversial individual known by the nickname of "Two-Gun Davis" for his staunch character and use of brute force to get his way. Embroiled in corruption. Formed and oversaw the 50-member "gun squad" whose purpose was to eliminate organized crime and other forms of moral depravity, which in reality meant deleting competitive forces of the LAPD.
Chief of the City of Los Angeles Police Department between 1926–1931 and 1933-1939. A tough-minded, controversial individual known by the nickname of "Two-Gun Davis" for his staunch character and use of brute force to get his way. Embroiled in corruption. Formed and oversaw the 50-member "gun squad" whose purpose was to eliminate organized crime and other forms of moral depravity, which in reality meant deleting competitive forces of the LAPD.

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